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    Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

    Thin-sliced beef and crisp broccoli are stir-fried in a savory garlic-ginger sauce for a quick, satisfying weeknight dinner.

    ⏱ 15 minPrep time
    🔥 10 minCook time
    🍽 4Servings
    🏷 DinnerCategory
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    Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry with glossy soy sauce and steamed rice

    Beef and broccoli is an American Chinese restaurant staple, developed by Chinese immigrant chefs in the early to mid-20th century who adapted traditional stir-fry techniques using broccoli, a vegetable not native to Chinese cuisine but widely available in the United States. It became one of the most popular Chinese-American takeout dishes by the mid-20th century.

    Savory, glossy, and ready in minutes

    Thin-sliced beef and crisp broccoli are stir-fried in a savory garlic-ginger sauce for a quick, satisfying weeknight dinner.

    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Toss the sliced beef with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and cornstarch; let marinate 10 minutes.
    2. Blanch the broccoli in boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain.
    3. Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat and stir-fry the beef until browned, about 2-3 minutes. Remove.
    4. Add the garlic and ginger to the pan and cook 30 seconds.
    5. Return the beef and broccoli to the pan, add the remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, and beef broth.
    6. Stir-fry 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything. Serve over rice.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    Slicing the beef thinly against the grain is essential for tenderness. Have all ingredients prepped before you start cooking, since stir-frying moves quickly.

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    Recipe details

    Prep15 min
    Cook10 min
    Servings4
    CategoryDinner
    PublishedAugust 12, 2026
    Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

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